Collateral sprouting typically originates from
A) cell bodies.
B) dendrites.
C) axon terminal branches or nodes of Ranvier.
D) nodes of Ranvier or cell bodies.
E) cell bodies or dendrites.

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Collateral sprouting usually originates from axon terminal branches or nodes of Ranvier. When an axon is damaged, the surviving part of the axon may develop new branches, also known as collateral sprouts, which can make new connections with other neurons or target tissues. This process can help to reinnervate tissues that have lost their nerve supply due to injury.

Collateral Sprouting Typically Originates from